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Going to take the plunge and start casting for 270, I want to stick with the old "Ideal" brand bullet molds as I really like them.
When I look online I see 5 on the ID chart:
280411 Fine sharp pointed bullet for .270 Winchester for small game such as grouse and squirrel. (PB, SP, 138 – TP is 411)
280412 A fine bullet for target shooting up to 200 yards and for larger game. (GC, RN, 136 – TP is 468)
280473 Spitzer gas-check bullet, designed after the 311413 bullet. (GC, SP, 125 – TP is 473)
280642 Heavy 270 Winchester bullet with lube grooves on the nose for higher velocities. Nose must be lubed by hand. (GC, FN, 150 - TP is 641)
280468 Designed by H. Guy Louverin. Excellent results with target work up to 600 yards and fine on larger game. Furnished in 115 gr. ("L" 6 bands) or 105 gr. wt. ("S" 5 bands). NOTE: 105 gr. 5 bands, and the gas check will fit inside the 6.8mm neck [ed.] (GC, RN, 105, 115 – TP is 468)
The question I have is how rare are these, can I feasibly find these to buy?
Also has anyone on the forum actually used these? Am I wasting my time and should just get a Lee? I really want to stick with Ideal molds.